Protection Insurance v. Pherson

Assumpsit by George Pherson, surviving partner of the late firm of J. and G. Pherson, against the Protection Inswance Company of Hartford, Connecticut, upon a policy of insurance against fire for 2,500 dollars on a stock of goods at Boggstown, Shelby county. The policy was issued to J and G. Pherson, on the 26th of February, 1851, for one year from that date, and on the 31st of March, in the same year, the store-house, with all the goods insured, was consumed by fire. Plea, the general issue. Verdict for the plaintiff. New trial refused, and judgment on the verdict.

The company, in her defence…